Jon William Rex, age 82, of Harrod, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 1:59 p.m. at Kindred Hospital, Lima. 

He was born on June 6, 1941 in Lima, Ohio to the late W. Ralph and Frances L. (Blank) Rex.  On December 3, 1961, Jon married Diana C. Richardson and she survives in Harrod. 

Jon is also survived by two children: Kreg (Joanne) Rex of Harrod and Kristi (John) Goble of Harrod; eight grandchildren: Joe (Nikki) Goble, Brittany Kramer, Kacy (Cody) Golden, Coby (Taylor) Goble, Rory (Kylee) Goble, Destiney (Nolan) Roberts, Maddison Rex and Zane Rex; fifteen great grandchildren; and three sisters: Joanne (Ted) Stombaugh, Kay Bielstein and Lynda Ropiak. 

He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Rex.  

Jon was a lawn and tree specialist for ChemLawn and also worked for Clark Equipment. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Jon was a 4-H advisor for many years, and served on the Zoning Board for Auglaize Township.  He also volunteered numerous hours for the Allen East Music Association as the “Popcorn Man.” Jon loved his family and spending time with them. 

Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada with Brian Richardson officiating.  Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Westminster.  

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.             

Memorial contributions may be made to the Allen East Music Association.